Children 'tricked' into Afghan suicide blasts for a mobile phone reward

The UN says it has uncovered evidence showing that children are being "duped [and] coerced" into blowing themselves up in Afghanistan.

A report from the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan claims that religious fanatics linked to al-Qaida and the Taliban convince boys that they will somehow survive suicide attacks and be rewarded with material prizes such as motorcycles and mobile phones.

[via InTheNews.co.uk]

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